The West Hills Symphonic Band named a new principal conductor earlier this year. Read more in our latest West Allegheny issue, see the story in our upcoming November issues or go online: alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/20…

Can you believe that Steubenville Pike Auto in Robinson Township has given away 11 cars through its Steubenville Pike Auto Repair Charity (SPARC)? On Dec. 17, they'll be giving away their 12th! Nominations are now open: steubenvillepikeauto.com/sparc-charity

Congratulations to our chef columnist Rachel Thacker on the opening of her new bakery, L&K Bakehouse, at 45 Beaver Grade Road in Moon Township! Her column this month: apple crumb loaf. Yum! alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/20…

Lots of talented artists this year! We're looking forward to sharing these with our readers!

And then there were four. Congrats @MoonAreaFootball

Holiday runs coming up around the area. Search for registration info.

An opening date has been announced. The new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport will open in one week on Nov. 18. blueskypit.com/transformed-pi…

An entirely student-run event held today at the Montour Athletic Center paid tribute to area veterans. The event featured musical performances, award presentations and a keynote address from Chris Hale, co-founder of Military Friendly. #MontourProud #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

Best of luck to the @WestAlleghenyMusical cast of "The Marvelous Wonderettes." The show kicks off tomorrow. Get your tickets on the @WestAlleghenySchoolDistrict website. #WeAreWestA

It’s basketball season! Please consider supporting our Lady Spartans. Order will arrive by Christmas! stores.embroiderypgh.com/lady_spartans_…

Did you know that these busts of our 33rd and 35th U.S. Presidents were both sculpted by Moon Area SD alumnus Tom Kozar? Read more: alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/20…

Did you know that these busts of our 33rd and 35th U.S. Presidents were both sculpted by Moon Area SD alumnus Tom Kozar? Read more: alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/20…

Congratulations to Moon Area third-grader Avril Leira, who created this drawing of a festive and warm holiday setting for our Moon holiday coloring contest. @MoonAreaSchoolDistrict #HappyHolidays

Congratulations to West Allegheny fifth-grader Aimee Wang, who created this drawing of an imaginary and festive ice skating rink for our West Allegheny holiday coloring contest. #WeAreWestA @WestAlleghenySchoolDistrict

Congratulations to Montour Elementary School third-grader Reed Nichol, who created this drawing for our Montour holiday coloring contest. #MontourProud #HappyHolidays #SneakyPup

Congratuations to Cornell sixth-grader Miguel Monterrosa Panias, who created this drawing of a Santa snow globe for our Cornell holiday coloring contest. #HappyHolidays #Cornell @CornellElementarySchool

After witnessing the healing power of dogs, Shannon and Marshall Martindale of Robinson have opened a new business in Moon dedicated to them. Read more: alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/20…

The season of light-ups is nearly upon us. Check out our curated a list of drive-through displays, visits with Santa, concerts and more in western Allegheny Co. in our November issues: alleghenywestmagazine.com/Back_issues/20…